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  • builderkp
    May 19, 2022
    The Basics of Fall Protection

    Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in construction, understanding the basics of fall protection can help to prevent them on your jobsite.

    Division 01 – General Requirements, All Posts, Featured Articles
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    builderkp
    May 16, 2022
    Fall Protection VS Fall Prevention

    Keep your workers safe from falls by understanding the difference between fall protection and fall prevention.

    Division 01 – General Requirements, All Posts, Featured Articles
  • builderkp
    May 2, 2022
    Why Every Contractor Needs to Prequalify their Subs

    Prequalify your suppliers and contractors to ensure quality companies are providing proposals for your project.

    Division 01 – General Requirements, All Posts, General Construction Knowledge
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    builderkp
    April 18, 2022
    10 Common Questions About Safety Plans Answered

    Your most asked safety plan questions – demystified.

    Division 01 – General Requirements, All Posts
  • builderkp
    April 6, 2022
    The Ultimate Guide To The Design and Construction of Structural Steel

    Structural steel is a common building material – understanding the critical components and processes can help you on your project.

    Division 05 – Metals, All Posts
  • Building trust in a construction project
    builderkp
    April 1, 2022
    Developing A Project Charter

    Build trust and cooperation into your project.

    Division 01 – General Requirements, All Posts, General Construction Knowledge
  • builderkp
    March 29, 2022
    Protecting Your Project From Fluctuating Materials Prices

    Managing material escalation in a challenging market.

    General Construction Knowledge
  • builderkp
    March 25, 2022
    Elevator Pit Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology

    Understand what crystalline Waterproofing is and it’s application in construction.

    Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection, All Posts, Division 14 – Elevating Devices
  • Construction Project Planning
    builderkp
    February 10, 2022
    The Complete Guide to Project Planning

    Planning a project involves asking a lot of questions – here’s a list to get you started.

    All Posts, Division 01 – General Requirements
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    builderkp
    February 7, 2022
    Concrete Slab Finishes and The F-System Explained

    Understand what FF and FL mean to your project.

    Division 03 – Concrete, All Posts
  • Drywall finishing best practices
    builderkp
    February 4, 2022
    Best Practices for Drywall Finishing

    Achieving a quality drywall finish is a process, getting it right can be a challenge.

    Division 09 – Finishes, All Posts
  • uncoupling membrane for tile installation
    builderkp
    January 27, 2022
    Uncoupling Membranes for Tile Installation

    Installing an uncoupling membrane can avoid messy issues down the road with your tile or stone installation.

    Division 09 – Finishes, All Posts
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  • Mullion

    May 2, 2022
  • Heat Pump

    January 18, 2022
  • Air Handling Unit [AHU]

    May 26, 2021
  • floor flatness

    Floor Flatness [ff]

    December 14, 2020
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    Lanyard

    November 12, 2020
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    Gross Floor Area

    November 7, 2020
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    Guaranteed Maximum Price [GMP]

    August 30, 2020
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    January 26, 2020
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